We arrived a day early to allow me time to ride a 200K brevet for March. Just three of us went on the brevet, which started out as a 50 mile loop directly south of Tucson, then headed northwest through the Saguaro National Park for a 75 mile loop.
The actual Desert Camp week began with a ride from Tucson to Tombstone (home of the OK Corral). With temperatures on the chilly side, long sleeves were the norm. Many miles of tough headwinds made the ride a challenge. Eleven miles were on the shoulder of I-10, but the shoulder pavement is good and reasonably clear of debris.
Next stop is Willcox, which will serve as the base for the actual climb to the Chiricahua National Monument.
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| Ready to start Silverbell 200K |
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| RBA Susan N giving final instructions |
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| A successful finish of the Silverbell 200K |
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| Veteran crew member Barb at the rest stop just before getting on I-10 |
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| This long freight train was traveling parallel to I-10 |
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| View from our motel in Tombstone |
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| The Landmark Lookout Lodge provides a view of the Dragoon Mountains |
So good to see you! Thanks, Retta - those were your flowers near the driveway. In the 60s today ... gorgeous blue NC sky with puffy clouds and Symphonic Birds.
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